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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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